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Cleopatra (1963)
Stephen Boyd had been cast as Marc Antony in "Cleopatra" but numorous production delays and script changes led him to drop out to be replaced by Richard Burton.
Actor who got the part: Richard Burton

Dr. No
Boyd was the original choice to play James Bond.
Actor who got the part: Sean Connery

The Sting
Stephen Boyd was considered for the role of Doyle Lonnegan.
Actor who got the part: Robert Shaw

The Story of Ruth
According to Buddy Adler and producer Sam Engel, Boyd was the original choice for the role of Boaz in the Story of Ruth.
Actor who got the part: Stuart Whitman

The Wild Geese
Stephen Boyd was producer Euan Lloyd's first choice to play the sergeant major, but he died just before the film.
Actor who got the part: Jack Watson






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